February 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.

II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the February 17, 2023 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the January 9, 2023 school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Superintendent and/or School Board Member Report

Goal Area 1 - Academics:  All learners will continuously demonstrate academic growth.

Goal Area 2 - Safety:  We will provide a safe and secure learning environment for all.

Goal Area 3 - Equity:  We will provide a positive, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.

Goal Area 4 - Communication:  We will improve communication and strengthen relationships both internally and externally.

Goal Area 5 - Finances:  We will advocate to increase the financial resources of the Corporation to provide an outstanding school environment and opportunities for our students, staff, and community.

V. Professional Development

V.A. We recommend Dolores Estrada, Jessica Flores, Jonathan Nwannunu Cisely LeBron, Andrew Fentres, Danielle Soucie, and Nicole Williams attend the CIESC (Central Indiana Educational Service Center) Restorative Readiness Training on April 14, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title IV Fund.
 

V.B. We recommend Martha Murphy attend the Computer Science Teachers Association Professional Development week on June 26-30, 2023, in Bloomington, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.C. We recommend Marsha Daniel and Kyle Stephens attend the NISEC ( Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative) Unpacking the NEW Science Standards on March 13-14, 2023 in Mishawaka, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.D. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Leave/Resignation/Employment
All new employment to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools is contingent upon a cleared Expanded Criminal History Background Check within 30 days and a cleared Expanded Child Protection Index Check within 60 days of effective date.  IC 20-26-2-1.5 and IC 20-26-2-1.3

VI.A. We recommend accepting Evan Cody French’s resignation from the Varsity Football Head Coach position at Calumet New Tech High School effective February 28, 2023.
 

VI.B. We recommend Jacomien Van Vuuren be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective February 14, 2023.
 

VI.C. We recommend Luis Roldan be employed as the Boy’s Golf Head Coach at Calumet New Tech High School effective February 28, 2023.

 

VI.D. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the following fundraisers for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:         
                                                                                                           

• March 21, 2023 – April 21, 2023- Dress Down Days for the Chess Club
• April 28, 2023 – May 19, 2023- Dress Down Days for the Chess Club

VII.B. We recommend approving a stipend for Amanda Moore for her extracurricular duty assignment as a Bus Duty Aide.
 

VII.C. We recommend approving the following fundraisers, Calumet New Tech High School:                                                                                

• March 3-7, 2023 - Double Good Popcorn online sales for the Class of 2025 account.

VII.D. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:                                                                           

• February 9, 2023, in the amount of $4.35 in cash to the Student Senate account from the movie night fundraiser from various donors.

•  February 9, 2023, in the amount of $13.00 in cash to the Student Senate account from the Valentine Telegram fundraiser to various donors.
•  February 15, 2023, a check in the amount of $2.40 to the Student General   account t from Casey’s General Stores.

VII.E. We recommend approving the resolution to approve the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools District v. JUUL Labs, Inc. settlement agreement.
 

VII.F. We recommend approving the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach job description.

VII.G. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.